RUTH AJIBOLA
I began working with Ruth in 2025, where she prepped for a first timers show at the back end of the season. During that time she was going through a lot of personal adversity and I had the utmost respect for her continuing on with prep, when many others would have thrown in the towel.
After getting a taste for the stage Ruth was determined to come back in 2026 and to come back better. We targeted PCA Wales (end of August) but half way through prep she asked me if she could jump in any shows earlier in the year. Of course, the answer was yes, but she had to dig really hard in the subsequent months that were to follow.
What that led to has been a season of unbelievable success, where she has grabbed wins domestically in the United Kingdom but also placed highly internationally too (PCA Germany). I can’t begin to explain how proud I am of all her accomplishments and cannot being to describe the level of mental fortitude she possesses. At the young age of 22, her future in this sport is limitless if she puts her mind to it and I cannot wait to see what the future holds.
Across the season Ruth collected:
4 x 1st
1 x 2nd
2 × 3rd
1 x UKUP Pro card
Here is what Ruth had to say about her journey:
“I came to Vaughan knowing I wanted to compete without a clue about what a prep entailed or what category I fit best into. He explained the growth phase and deficit phase and their purposes so thoroughly. Vaughan has coached me through two preps now and I couldn’t have asked for a better coach. The support, attention to detail and constructive feedback are perfectly balanced with some banter too!
Check-in responses are fast even in off-season and I feel valued as both a client and a team member, despite living hundreds of miles away! On show day, Vaughan has been reassuring and responsive to any doubts or questions I’ve had, with frequent communication to nail the final look right until I step on stage.
Peak week has been a breeze every single time, with adjustments made to increase my confidence or sharpen up the look accordingly. I would definitely recommend him to other first-timers and experienced athletes who appreciate the delivery of truly personal, tailored, analytical coaching!”